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Scientific Name: Bulbine latifolia Spreng.
Synonym: Bulbine natalensis
Family: Asphodelaceae
Bulbine latifolia at the Huntington Gardens in early July
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 30°F (-1°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape Province, KwaZulu-Natal)
Growth Habits: Clumping succulent rosettes, with leaves up to 14 inches long (35 cm)
Watering Needs: Regular to moderate water
The sap of this bulbine leaves has been used medicinally in a way similar to the Aloe vera gel.
Blooming Habits:
The Bulbine alooides has yellow flowers on a 2 feet tall inflorescence (60 cm).
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